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26/01/2018
Around 100 Imitation Firearms Seized In Belfast
Around 100 imitation firearms have been seized at commercial premises in Belfast.
The search was carried out by the Paramilitary Crime Taskforce on Wednesday, 24 January.
Detective Inspector Knox said: "We continue to disrupt the activities and organised criminality linked to paramilitaries.
"We have removed this substantial amount of imitation firearms which could potentially be used in organised crime."
The firearms have been taken away for further forensic examination.
(CD/MH)
The search was carried out by the Paramilitary Crime Taskforce on Wednesday, 24 January.
Detective Inspector Knox said: "We continue to disrupt the activities and organised criminality linked to paramilitaries.
"We have removed this substantial amount of imitation firearms which could potentially be used in organised crime."
The firearms have been taken away for further forensic examination.
(CD/MH)
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